• Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 May 1997.^[27]
• Belize does not have any representation in South Africa.^[28]
• South Africa is represented in Belize by its High Commission inKingston, Jamaica.^[29]
• Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States.

Both countries have passed a number of bilateral agreements.^[30]

• Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 January 1992.^[31]
• In 2013 both countries have an agreement on Technical cooperation.^[32]
• Argentina is represented in Belize through its embassy inMexico City.^[33]

• Canada is accredited to Belize from its embassy in Guatemala City.^[34]
• Belize is accredited to Canada from its embassy in Washington, D.C., and maintains an honorary consulate inCalgary.^[34]
• Both countries are member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and the United Nations.

On 15 February 1982, formal relations were established.Colombia's embassy in Belize closed in 2002 in order to cut down on costs though the embassy of Colombia inEl Salvador is also concurrent to Belize. On 17 April 2013, the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister met with the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia in order to strengthen relations.^[35]

• Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Organization of American States and the United Nations.

• Belize has an embassy inSanto Domingo.
• Dominican Republic is accredited to Belize from a non-resident ambassador in Santo Domingo and maintains an honorary consulate in Belmopan.

Both countries are members of the Association of Caribbean States,CARIFORUM, the Organization of American States (OAS), and Group of 77, and the United Nations.

Belize's principal external concern has been the dispute involving theGuatemalan claim to Belizean territory. Initially a dispute between formerly SpanishGuatemala and the United Kingdom's colony ofBritish Honduras, Guatemala continued its claim after Belizean independence in 1981; it recognized its neighbour's independence one decade later, in 1991. The dispute remains unresolved.

• Belize has an embassy inGuatemala City.
• Guatemala has an embassy in Belize City and a consulate-general inBenque Viejo del Carmen.
• Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Central American Integration System, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations.

Diplomatic relations between Mexico and Belize were established in 1981.

• Mexico has an embassy in Belmopan.^[36]
• Belize has an embassy inMexico City.
• Both countries are members of the Association of Caribbean States, the Central American Integration System, the Organization of American States, and the United Nations.

Belize-United States relations have traditionally been close and cordial. The United States is Belize's principaltrading partner and major source ofinvestment funds. It is also home to the largest Belizean community outside Belize, estimated to be 70,000 strong. Because Belize's economic growth and accompanying democratic political stability are important U.S. objectives, Belize benefits from the U.S.Caribbean Basin Initiative.

As a member of CARICOM Belize strongly backed efforts by the United States to implementUnited Nations Security Council Resolution 940 designed to facilitate the departure ofHaiti's de facto authorities from power. The country agreed to contribute military personnel to the Multinational Task Force which restored the democratically elected Government of Haiti in October 1994 and to theUnited Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH).

Belize is also a member of theInternational Criminal Court with a Bilateral Immunity Agreement of protection for the American military (as covered underArticle 98).

International crime issues dominate the agenda of bilateral relations between the United States and Belize. The United States is working closely with the Government of Belize to fight illicitnarcotics trafficking, and both governments seek to control the flow ofillegal migrants to the United States through Belize. Belize and the United States brought into force a stolen vehicle treaty, anextradition treaty, and aMutual Legal Assistance Treaty between 2001 and 2003.

The United States is the largest provider ofeconomic assistance to Belize, contributing $2.5 million in various bilateral economic andmilitary aid programs to Belize in FY 2006. Of this amount, nearly $500,000 was provided by the U.S. Military Liaison Office. TheU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) closed its Belize office in August 1996 after a 13-year program during which USAID provided $110 million worth of development assistance to Belize. Belize still benefits from USAID regional programs. In addition, during the past 42 years, almost 2,000Peace Corps volunteers have served in Belize. As of April 2007, the Peace Corps had 58 volunteers working in Belize.

Until the end of 2002,Voice of America operated amedium-wave radiorelay station inPunta Gorda that broadcast to the neighboring countries ofHonduras,Guatemala, andEl Salvador. TheU.S. military has a diverse and growing assistance program in Belize that included the construction and renovation of several schools andyouth hostels, medical assistance programs, and drug reduction programs. Private North American investors continue to play a key role in Belize's economy, particularly in the tourism sector.

• Belize has an embassy inWashington, D.C., and a consulate-general inLos Angeles.
• United States has an embassy in Belmopan.

• Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 September 1987.^[2]
• Both countries are full members of the Organization of American States and the United Nations.

• Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 April 1989.^[2]
• Venezuela has an embassy in Belmopan.
• Both countries are full members of the Association of Caribbean States, Organization of American States, and the United Nations.

In June 2020, Belize openly opposed theHong Kong national security law^[37]

• Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1983.^[38]
• Belize is represented in Israel through its embassy in London.^[39]
• Israeli is represented in Belize through its embassy inSan Salvador.^[40]
• Since 2011, both countries have an agreement between the government of the state of Israel and the government of Belize on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, service and national passports.^[41]
• Both countries severed diplomatic relations on 15 November 2023 amid the2023 Israel-Hamas War.^[42]

Under the previous premiership ofSaid Musa, Belize remained a staunch supporter of Palestinian rights and shunned relations with Israel due to the latter's military and intelligence support for Guatemala.^[43]

Belize and South Korea established diplomatic relation on April 14, 1987.

The two nations have good relations.^[44]

Belize recognizes theRepublic of China (ROC, commonly known as Taiwan)^[45] as the sole legitimate government of China. Relations were established between Belize and the ROC in 1989.

• Belize has an embassy inTaipei.
• Taiwan has an embassy inBelize City.

• Turkish Embassy inPort of Spain is accredited toBelize. Turkey has an Honorary Consul inBelize City.^[47][46]
• Belize has an Honorary Consulate inİzmir.^[47]
• Trade volume between the two countries was 13.7 million USD in 2019 (Belize's exports/imports: 3.6/10.1 million USD).^[46]

• Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 15 February 1994.^[2]
• Bulgaria is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City.^[48]

• Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 July 2000.^[49]
• Cyprus is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico.^[50]
• Both countries are members of theCommonwealth of Nations.

• The Czech Republic is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City^[51] and has an honorary consulate.^[52]
• Belize has an honorary consulate inPrague.^[53]

• Belize has an honorary consulate inCopenhagen.^[55]
• Denmark is represented in Belize by its embassy inMexico City.^[56]

• Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 May 1999.^[57]
• Estonia has an honorary consulate in Belize.^[58]

• Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 June 1997.^[59]
• Finland is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City and an honorary consulate in Belize City.^[59]

• Both countries established diplomatic relations in November 1981.^[2]
• France is represented in Belize through its embassy inSan Salvador, El Salvador.^[60]

• Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1982.^[61]
• Germany is represented in Belize through its embassy in Guatemala.^[62]

• Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 4 September 1986.^[2]
• Belize's Embassy in Mexico has parallel accreditation for Greece. Belize has an Honorary Consulate inAthens since 1992.^[63][64]
• Greece does not have any representation in Belize, its embassy in Mexico is also accredited to Belize.^[63]

Hungary is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City.^[65]

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 March 1983.^[2]

• Belize has an embassy to the Holy See inRome.
• Holy See is accredited to Belize from its apostolic nunciature in San Salvador, El Salvador.

• Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 1 October 1982.^[2]
• Belize has a consulate-general inMilan.^[66]
• Italy is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City and an honorary consulate.^[67]

Since 2011, Belize and Norway have an Agreement concerning the exchange of information relating to tax matters they had signed in 2010.^[68]

Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 25 June 1991. Belize immediately recognized Russia as theUSSR's successor after the breakup of the Soviet Union.

Russia is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City and an honorary consulate in Belize City.

Slovakia is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City.^[69]

Belize is represented in Slovenia through its embassy inVienna.^[70]

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 January 1989.^[2]

Sweden is represented in Belize through its embassy inStockholm and an honorary consulate inBelmopan.^[71]

• Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1988.^[72]
• Switzerland is represented in Belize through its embassy in Mexico City and since 1996 an honorary consulate inBelize City.^[72]

Belize establisheddiplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 21 September 1981. Both countries areCommonwealth Realms.

• Belize maintains ahigh commission in London.
• The United Kingdom is accredited to Belize from itshigh commission inBelmopan.^[73]

The UK governedBelize from 1783 to 1981, when Belize achieved fullindependence.

Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic co-operation pact,^[74]Caribbean Development Bank, theCommonwealth, and theWorld Trade Organization, as well as theCARIFORUM–UK Economic Partnership Agreement.^[75] Bilaterally the two countries have a Defence Cooperation Agreement,^[76] and an Investment Agreement.^[77]

• Australia is accredited to Belize from its High Commission inTrinidad and Tobago.^[78]
• Both countries are members of theCommonwealth of Nations.

New Zealand is accredited to Belize from its embassy in Mexico City.^[79]